La Cristianita Monument
Type: Historical Sites
Status: Open
The event commemorated here occured at a site in nearby Cristianitos Canyon in Camp Pendelton. There, in an Indian village, Fr. Francisco Gomez performed the first Christian baptism in Alta California on July 22, 1769. Fr. Gomezwas attached to the first Portola Expedition. The monument is California H istorical Landmark #562.
Events scheduled: Nothing current listed
Area: South County
City: San Clemente
Operator: OC Harbor Beach Park
Address: 100 Avenida Presido
Keyword(s): None
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